and I'm fully enjoying my Austen in August book vacation
for this long weekend!
At least my 4th year of participating, it's one event I plan for in advance - book selections and squeezing in reading time!
Visiting 2 different libraries on Friday turned up new additions
to my already lonnng list , so we'll discover what books actually
get conquered. Guaranteed I'll have pleasure in the process!
My anticipated first read got bumped when I discovered a new
contemporary version of NorthAnger Abbey - Book 2 of The Austen Project - available in the 1 week library express reads.
I'm already 2/3rds through.
Val McDermid writes of Cat Morland's invitation to Edinburgh's Book Festival,
modern equivalent of being seen by the ton at Bath in JA's original N.A. Ms McDermid's done a credible job of
creating the gothic atmosphere and complementary characters to the original. I'm enjoying the mockup!
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My original reason for the library trip was to pick up the audio of Longbourn by Jo Baker
I'm anticipating a brilliant imaginative story with this one!
Irresistible below-stairs answer to Pride and Prejudice: a story of the romance, intrigue, and drama among the servants of the Bennet household, a triumphant tale of defying society's expectations, and an illuminating glimpse of working-class lives in Regency England.
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I also managed to snap up 2 dvds for this extra long weekend viewing of the Austen in August theme...
Northanger Abbey and Austenland !
Care to join me? kettle corn awaits...
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Final novel additions that changed my AinA list include:
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Lots of Jane Austen pinned HERE
for your enjoyment and inspiration!
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Hoping you're reading wherever you are !
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17 comments:
I have the print version of Longbourn, just think it sounds good and I've heard the writing is good too. Looking forward to giving it a try here at some point... enjoy your Austen fun!
Thanks, Greg!
I agree and want to hear the fun insights on the Bennets from below stairs... ;)
Hmm I enjoy the movie versions of Jane Austen but not a big reader of her. Although have read some. Longbourn though - you've just hooked me in, love the sound of it.
I'd love to get hold of Longbourn. Life from below stairs.
I love the idea that books are the cheapest vacation you can take! And the best!
Here's mine.
I borrowed Longbourn from my daughter - wonder if I can fit it in this month...
I can be one of those annoying purists when it comes to messing round with Jane Austen, but Longbourn sounds very enticing!
Thanks for the heads up :-)
Murder Most Austen sounds great. I haven't heard of that one. I like the idea of reading Austen in August.
Have a great week!
I hope you are enjoying Austen in August. I haven't read anything by her or about her. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Love your reading theme...these all look lovely!
Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
I read Mr Darcy Broke My Heart a few years back and thought it was okay. I've been wanting to read Longbourn. Enjoy reading Austen in August!
I love Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart! All three of those books in Beth Pattillo's Jane Austen series are great, fun reads. I just wish she'd write more. :)
Ooh! I love all these Jane Austen themed books.
I read Longbourn earlier this year and enjoyed it. It's such an interesting take on P&P, yet totally separate from it, too.
And I have now added all 4 books from The Austen Project to my Goodreads TBR. Thanks! :)
Austen in August sounds like such a fun idea! I've heard great things about Longbourne. I hope you enjoy all of your Austen books and movies this week!
I enjoyed Longbourn. Would love to read Mr. Darcy broke my Heart. Have a great week.
Love Jane Austin...love what you are doing here! Thanks for sharing with our Thursday Blog Hop!
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